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L88 BHP

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,286 mi
Last recorded110,286 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 BHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

dash lights keep flashing on and off fault with auto gearbox

Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,303 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner and outer wall

n/s/r brake pad springs loose

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,599 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 64,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,886 miles

Rear brake discs poor

Fail 21 Sep 2011 61,886 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs poor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,768 miles

advise advanced corrosion to rear discs

fron tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,097 miles

rear brake discspoor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,511 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006
Fail 10 Jun 2006 51,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

rear brake pads wearing thin

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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L88 BHP is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 89,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L88 BHP is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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